"There's Less Opportunity": Experiences of Housing Insecurity in Cochise County

The lack of support for housing programs and assistance was widely felt by focus group participants, who noted that there are fewer resources available to them in Cochise County than in other areas of the state. Participants also noted that available homes were often in poor physical condition and repairs did not get fixed by landlords. Over the past 10 years, Cochise County has not seen the same level of growth in its economy in comparison to the state and other counties. While the attraction of new jobs that pay livable wages and training the workforce to fill those jobs is essential in improving the economy and infrastructure of Cochise County, building and maintaining affordable housing development is just as vital in strengthening the economy and workforce.